Ralph Lauren: Revised and Expanded Anniversary Edition
In this visually stunning book, Lauren speaks candidly about himself and his art. In part one, we get to know the designer through never-before-seen pictures of him in private life and with his family, living the lives he designs for. In the second part, Lauren displays and writes about his most iconic and most beloved work, handpicked from hundreds of collections and his signature cinematic advertising campaigns. Lauren’s aesthetic influence and unique design sensibility are captured here by fashion’s finest photographers, including Bruce Weber, Deborah Turbeville, and Patrick Demarchelier.
Now expanded with new photography, this unique fashion monograph is a personal expression of the artist and a rare peek into the mind of one of America’s most accomplished fashion designers.
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These photos represent not only a fashion still but a pastiche of what we would like our pasts to be
Ralph Lauren reinvented fashion based on his vision of the past. To sum up his world in a word, it is Romance. These photos represent not only a fashion still but a pastiche of what we would like our pasts to be. Working class or privileged, it shows a world where everyone can be proud. I rejected the naysayers who chafe at this working class guy from Long Island reminding us of Wasp and Cowboy Chic. This is Americana in all it permutations and if he becomes a billionaire in the process, isn't that American as well.
Good Read and Recommend.
Excellent book that captures Ralph Lifshitz..umm, I mean Lauren :) perfectly. Book is of good quality and well thought out. Highly recommend you buy. I bought it used and it came brand new so explore those options as the price for the newer ones are quite expensive.
For the Die Hard Ralph Lauren Fan. More So About the Man as Opposed to the Style or Fashion of the Brand.
Simply put this book is for the die hard Ralph Lauren fan. Emphasis on the word "die hard". What this book is not: A catalog of everything Ralph has designed....nor is it a catalog of select pieces....nor is it a catalog on the best pieces....nor is it a large catalog of the ads. This book is not a catalog of anything other than pictures and stories of Ralph Lauren, the man. What this book really is: A celebration of Ralph Lauren, the man, his family and the company he created. It's a coffee table book. And sure, there are pictures of past ads and past collections but that plays a secondary role in the book. If you are a Die Hard RL fan and have money to spare, there are autographed copies of this book (that cost substantially more).
Lovely Book
This is a lovely coffee table book with wonderful photos of Mr. Lauren and his family as well as the beautiful clothes that he has designed.
This book is a must!
What else can I say.........Ralph Lauren! This book is filled with gorgeous photos and he tells his story a long the way of building his empire.
I love this book
I'm a huge fan of Ralph Lauren. It's a beautiful book and as with everything done by Mr. Lauren, this is no exception.
GORGEOUS HIGH QUALITY BOOK!!!!
Buy this book!!! It is so incredibly beautiful, big and highest of quality, beyond what I even was expecting. It came sealed in plastic wrapping. It is very heavy and big. Definitely worth the money! I Love Ralph Lauren!
Great
Got it for my boyfriend for his birthday. So many photos and details! He loves it!
Good for the HARDCORE enthusiast
No doubt this is a beautiful book. This is really intended for the huge RL enthusiast. A lot of big pictures and personal story. Not very much on his home furnishings/ decor. 98% is the fashion, his ranch, his family-- all the things that make him who he is. I'm glad I bought it. For the price, it's a lovely book I personally wish it had more of his home line, but I still really enjoy looking at it. Great coffee table book. Be careful with shipping tho, I ordered it twice as corners came very banged up the first time. The second time still slightly damaged, but considerably less.
Love the book!
The Ralph Lauren book is a great addition to my collection . I use it to display in my Livingroom.
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